An ostrich egg holds 25-40 chickens and weighs from 450 g to 1800 g, the similarity with porcelain allows the shell to be used in art products by painting and engraving it. Ostrich shells are sometimes used to make ashtrays, lamps, caskets, Easter eggs, and many other things, and in ancient times, the Egyptians stored perfumes and water in egg cavities, and also used pieces of shell to tightly close the necks of jugs.
Ostrich eggs can be used in the same way as ordinary chicken eggs, that is, they can be made into an omelet, fried, etc. If you want to cook an ostrich egg as usual, it will take 45-70 minutes, depending on the desired consistency of the yolk, due to the special strength of the shell. An ostrich egg is dipped in cold water and boiled for 45 minutes to obtain soft-boiled eggs, 60-70 minutes to prepare hard-boiled eggs. In some European countries, an unusual delicacy is prepared for the Easter holiday: the top of the shell is opened, the white is thoroughly mixed with the yolk, and then baked for 30 minutes. in the oven. Also, ostrich eggs are used to prepare delicious desserts.
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The benefits of ostrich eggs are due to the rich composition of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other substances. This product contains less cholesterol than in
chicken eggs, which means that it can be classified as a dietary product. The composition of these eggs includes polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are an excellent prevention of problems with the heart and blood vessels. This food contains vitamin A, which is necessary for vision, as well as vitamin E, which is considered the best for skin health and beauty. There are irreplaceable acids in this egg that take an active part in building muscle tissue.
Nutritional value in 100 grams: - Proteins, gr - 12.5; - Fats, gr - 11.8; - Carbohydrates, gr - 0.7; - Ash, gr – 1; - Water, gr - 74; - Calorie content, kCal – 118.
The ostrich egg is covered with a very durable shell, which contributes to the long-term storage of the product - it is suitable for culinary processing even after 6 months spent on the refrigerator shelf. Egg white and yolk of a broken egg can be left for several days in a closed container in a cool place and used for cooking in portions.